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Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF
VOT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -7.35% | -4.61% | +4.05% | +0.29% | +47.73% | +20.89% |
| Flows | +$802M | +$542M | +$990M | +$1.58B | +$3.67B | +$3.90B |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF is built to track the CRSP U.S. Mid Cap Growth Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 122 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | August 17, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 122
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.97% | +17.59% | +18.22% | +21.64% |
Max drawdown | -7.78% | -15.95% | -21.65% | -37.18% |
Max drawdown duration | 31d | 212d | 133d | 1087d |
Time to recover | N/A | 59d | 77d | 756d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VOT?
VOT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VOT track?
VOT tracks the CRSP U.S. Mid Cap Growth Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VOT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Mid Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Mid Cap Growth.
What is the expense ratio of VOT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VOT is 0.05%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VOT launched?
VOT was launched on August 17, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VOT?
VOT is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VOT?
As of September 16, 2026, VOT manages $19.52 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VOT performed recently?
As of September 16, 2026, VOT delivered a return of -7.35% over the past month (1M performance), -4.61% over the past three months (3M), and 4.05% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VOT?
As of September 16, 2026, VOT has seen net flows of +$802M in the past month (1M flow) and +$990M year-to-date (YTD).
Does VOT pay dividends?
As of September 16, 2026, VOT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.63%.
How many holdings are in VOT
As of July 31, 2026, VOT holds 122 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VOT?
As of July 31, 2026, VOT holds 122 securities, with 28.81% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VOT?
As of July 31, 2026, VOT holds a portfolio of 122 underlyings, with its largest positions including Howmet Aerospace, Inc., Quanta Services, Inc. and Seagate Technology Holdings Plc. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VOT invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, VOT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VOT focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, VOT is primarily exposed to Technology, Industrials and Finance.
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